ABRS exams

[qwerty]

My instructor wants me to do ABRS exams. I havn't got a clue what they are!:o She has mensioned about exams before, so I looked up loads of info on the net about BHS exams. I can't find anything on ABRS!:( I will be starting at level 1 (of course) but I am at a higher level than that!

[belle]

There is an ABRS website. I cant remember the address, but it connected to equiworld.net. Perhaps try doing a search for it? :)

[Wally]

The ABRS are in Penzance, Queens Chambers I think the address is, They are in the phone book. If you give them a shout they will send you all the bumph on their weekly riders stages. They are not ***-similar to the BHS. They seem to have more leeway in they examinations proceedures. Not so stuffy.

[qwerty]

Has any one ever taken an exam with ABRS?
What do you do in each level?
I found the web site but it doesn't tell you!

[misticfaerie]

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[qwerty]

I am now doing Level 1 and 2 together, but I have no idea what to do! :eek: any tips will be welcome ;) or a breakdown of what I will be expected to do!

Thanks

[Wally]

I assume you are not doing prelim test 1 and 2 and are dooing the actual test one and two.
For test one you need to know how to;

check and adjust girth dismounted.
Check and adjust stirrups dismounted.
Prepare to mount and mount from a block. Assisted.
Check and adjust girth and stirrups mounted. Assisted.
Know haow to shorten reins.
Have a good position in halt.
Ride from halt to walk, know the aids.
Ride a set course including turns left and right at walk.
Ride from walk to halt correctly.
Dismount and run up sturups, ease girth and prepare to lead safely in hand.
Lead safely in hand.

For test 2 you need to;

Put on a head collar.
Tie a quick release knot.
Prepare a horse and mount from the ground (if you are not disabled)
Check and adjust girth and stirrups mounted.
Ride 20 and 10m circles in walk.
Ride from walk to trot and sit to the trot.
Ride at trot, on the straight with changes of direction sitting.
Rise to the trot.
Ride trot to walk.
Display a correct position at walk and rising and sitting trot.
Halt, dismount and and prepare to lead in hand.
Return horse to loosebox,Leave in a safe, comfortable situation yacked up with headcollar over bridle and reins in a safe position.

There is test 1 and 2 concerning stable management too, are you doing these? (actually there are tests 1 to 10)
I have to say what I really like about the ABRS is they accomodate riders with disabilities so much better than the BHS. If there is jumping required or something a disabled rider cannot do in a test they will always come up with an alternative.

[qwerty]

Thanks, that has really helped me! :D My instructer says I am ready to do 3 and 4 too, but the woman who comes to do them is only doing 1 + 2.
I'm okay with the riding side of things, it is only putting on a head collar that I have never done because I don't own my own horse *sniff*!

[doogle_bex]

hi, i'm doing 7&8 on the 14th (scarey) 1&2 weren't 2 bad, especially if ** a couple of levels above them anyway. good luck!!!!!:)

[qwerty]

Good Luck! What do U do in 7&8? (just wondering!!!!!)

[Wally]

Okay in test 7 you need to;

Fit a double bridle
Understand the use of both bits
Ride sympathetically in a double bridle through loops, circles and turns in all gaits and transitions.
Prepare the horse and work in some colection
Know the principles of shoulder in
Ride shoulder in in walk on both reins
Ride shoulder in in trot
Jump a small course of 5 jumps 2'6"
OR ask for counter canter on the straight and on the inner track.
Ride in the open all gaits in a good balanced forward seat. During canter show lwngthening and shortening of the gait. in forward position.
Open and shut a gate mounted

For 8 you ned to;

Ride a horse"in" Begin with walk on a long rein and progress to left and right flexion.
Know the principles of travers
Ride travers in walk on both reins
Ride travers in trot
Canter 10/12M half circle return to the track on a diagonal and proceed in vounter canter on both reins.
Ride a X country course including a drop fence and a ditch ditch.
OR ride ABRS Dressage test.
The riders position, balance, application of the aids and general approach will be taken into consideration.will be taken

[*Shantih*]

Hi :)

I was just wondering.... whats the difference between ABRS exams and BHS exams?

Are ABRS Exams taken as seriously in the horse industry as BHS ones?

How do you go about taking the ABRS exams?

[Wally]

The only difference is one set of exams is run by the BHS the other by the ABRS.

The ABRS ones should be taken just as seriously as the conditions are just as strict. Stages one and two would be the equivalent of stage one of the BHS.

You need to take them at an ABRS test centre. Phone the ABRS or write to them at Queens Chambers, Queen Street,
Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 4BH. 01736 369440.
They will give you a list of dates and centres at which you can take them.

The ABRS are more classically minded than the BHS. Nan Thurman of the Turville Valley stud was a founder member.

For some reason the ABRS are not given a thought, the BHS seems to have cornered the market in qualifications.

[Kathy C]

I have the ABRS website bookmarked and if anybody is interested the address would appear to be: http://64.224.85.61 (believe it or not!)

Kathy C

[misticfaerie]

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[qwerty]

Is there a dress code for the exams?
Does anyone have any tips?

[Wally]

The only criteria for ABRS is suitable lace up shoes with a small heel and a BSI current standart hat for the riding stages. You can wear half chaps too (BHS exams prohibit them) As smart as possible, but they don't insist on hacking jackets like the BHS try to! For stable management strong work boots or shoes, overalls or similar, again smart but practical.

A collar and tie with a sweatshirt or V neck would be smart if you don't own all the gear. Tie hair up or wear a hairnet. No jewellery in the interests of safety. They are a much more sensible lot than th BHS!;)

[qwerty]

I normally just ware a T-shirt with my coat over the top! :rolleyes:

[taffy]

1 and 2 sound like my a and b pony magazine tests. i was in pony magazine for that. ive still got the bages but where did i put the certificates:confused:

[fizz21]

Is the BHS exam easier than the ABRS exam?

Qwerty good Luck

[qwerty]

Still no updates on the date of this dreaded exam! I have a lesson tomorrow so I may find out then. :eek:

[packhorse]

ABRS AND BHS - seems to be a bit of confusion here.
I think i have this right - if not, no doubt someone will correct me

Both have tests for people who ride at riding schools on a weekly or regular basis for pleasure.

and both also have further tests for people who want to make a career out of it.

ABRS riding school tests are I think called Weekly Rider Tests
BHS riding school tests are I think called Progressive Rider Tests

THEN
if you want to do professional exams
the ABRS have Level 1 2 and 3 and then some teaching qualification tests

and the BHS have Stages 1 - 3 and then some teaching qualification tests. etc.

I think the ABRS professional exams need you to work at the yard where you are doing them - i.e. you need to be working with horses more or less full time I think.

the BHS tests however, you can do without working with horses I think.

Have I got this right - can someone confirm this for us?

[qwerty]

I wouldn't have a clue if you were right or not! http://www.duhspot.com/users/smiley/s/ups/razor_wind/sususani.gif

[Tess J]

You are certainly right with the BHS exams - don't know anything about the ABRS ones. With BHS you do stages one and two and then can take the Preliminary teaching test. The PTT, stage three and a logged 500 hours of teaching, plus first aid certificate and child protection certificate make up the Assistant Instructor qualification. There is no requirement for you to be working with horses at the time.

[doogle_bex]

somebody said that ABRS are manly to see what level you are at and BHS are more proffesional exams, but thats not totaly true, as i'm doing ABRS exams which enable me to teach, and to be a qualified groom.:)

[packhorse]

You are right doogal bex - dont knowl who said that. The ABRS are good qualifications and I reckon produce workmanlike and professional instructors.
Because people are working in industry when taking them you are sure they have experience.

[qwerty]

Got a date now...7th June. Smack bang in the middle of my GCSE's! It was meant to be at christmas but there wern't enough people and that it the only time the woman can come.
Finally mastered the 10M circles on Wednesday! Yey!

How long do they take? (I'm doing 1+2).
My sister is going to pick me up because everyone else will be in work at 10am ish and she is going to be on maternity leave.